"I'm so sorry for supporting the Nigerian anti-gay law" - Bobrisky apologizes to Bisi Alimi, others

Nigerian gay rights activist Bisi Alimi blasted male barbie, Bobrisky on Monday, for supporting Nigeria's anti-gay law during his recent interview with Adesuwa Onyenokwe. Bisi said it was a big shame for Bobrisky to have voiced out such hateful comment and his bigoted, hateful comments puts the lives of #LGBT people in Nigeria at risk. (Read here). Apologizing to Bisi Alimi and others who felt offended, Bobrisky said:
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for everyone who found that offensive. Some of my friends called me and said my gay, bisexual friends/fans feel bad and were surprised when I said so. I want to use this opportunity to apologize."

Edo: PDP candidate Ize-Iyamu rejects election result, accuses INEC of manipulating results

PDP candidate in the Edo state governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has rejected the result of the state governorship election which held yesterday September 28th. Speaking with newsmen at his residence as INEC reeled out the results from the various polling units, Ize-Iyamu accused INEC of manipulating the results;

“The Figures being announced by INEC do not represent the massive turnout. We have told our agents to bring all the results issued at the polling units. We do not want to rely on the messages they sent. In the next three or four days, will have complete record. From findings, it is clear a lot of manipulation has taken place.”he said

Man pays a tribute to his friend - a Nigerian soldier who passed away recently

Instagram user pearixcoo shared this heartfelt tribute to his friend, a Nigerian soldier who died on Sept 25th 2016, May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

RIP to A brave solider who died in serving his country 25-09-16. My man soo sad,  guy who blv in us, guy who wished Seeing us united. The order time we did Gtg u where not around buh dropped a msg, last time we talk on phone was the very 1st day u landed Cameroon.

You called me we talked for hrs laughn nd,we talk like old time back to back, recalled the voice u used calling my surname and said when u comebk we shall see and talk old times,even wen I nver call u you still Value me,pplc call u paprboy,Dapi,henry buh I call you Chuwee your legacy will for ever be remembered my Hero. I remenbered our conversation you Said to me If you don't kill them the will kill you#gee I blv you,rest well #Mate still shocked.

Female Pennsylvania police officer fired for writing racial slur on Snapchat while wearing police uniform

A female police officer in Pennsylvania, Melissa Adamson, has  lost her job after she posted a Snapchat selfie showing herself in uniform — and using a racial slur.

The snap showed Melissa , a part-time cop in McKeesport, wearing a uniform and sunglasses in a car, with the caption, “I’m the law today n---a.”  Once her bosses got wind of the snapchat photo, they fired her and she also resigned from another part-time police officer job in Versailles.

She called the photo “a stupid mistake” — and insisted she’s not a racist.

“Everyone that knows me knows I don’t have a racist bone in my body,” she said 

“And people who don’t know me, I can understand why it was misconstrued to where it looks racist. But like I said, everyone who knows me knows I'm not racist. I don't want this to affect how I do my job.”

Melissa posted the photo on Facebook and that's how her superiors got to see the it.

“This post displays a degree of conduct and character that is far different from what I would expect from an officer in this city,” Mayor Michael Cherepko wrote in a Facebook post. 

It is absolutely unacceptable. Without hesitation, my office and the police chief's office immediately concluded that this officer's actions will not be tolerated in the City of McKeesport.”

Source; New York Daily News

INEC declares APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki, winner of Edo Governorship Election

INEC has declared APC governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the Edo state governorship election. According to the electoral body, Obaseki polled a total of 319,483 votes while his main rival and PDP candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, polled 253,173 votes.

Ebonyi State legislator, Maria Ude Nwachi shares photos from her Island Resort home as she turns 46

Maria Ude Nwachi is 46 today. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly member popularly known as Afikpo Chi, shared lovely photos, which were taken in her "Maria Island Resort home, Afikpo" Happy Birthday, Best Chic Ever Liveth! See her lengthy post after the cut..

"Hello friends, I just turned 46 years old today. I was born; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1970. That makes me a bonafide middle aged woman. No be beans at all. You berra give me some respect, winkz. I love getting older. The older I get, the better I feel. I am highly honored to see this age. I owe it all to the architect of the universe for making it all possible.

 SWEETEST AFIKPO & AFIKPO CHILDREN & IGBOLAND: I am dedicating this birthday to the people of Afikpo.
YUMMIEST AFIKPO, my everything, you mean the world to me. There is nothing on earth I will not do to see you smile. You love me & I love you so madly. As long as I breath I must see to it that my lofty dreams for you & beyond becomes a reality. It is just a matter of time. Little time. I have set the wheel in motion; and it must surely come to pass. You over-trust me & know what I can do. All I have, all I acquire; is for you. I cannot eat until you eat. I cannot build until I build enough for you. I cannot enjoy until you enjoy. I shall serve myself last. Your burden is my burden for life. You are the great love of my life.
AFIKPO CHILDREN: Even a one year old Afikpo Child shouts "Maria" once he/she sights me. I am their own movie star, music star, super star, Rihana, Beyonce, Flavour, BIG MAN, Obama, ETC. Hahahaha. They can't get enough of me. The feeling is mutual because I cannot get enough of them either. They make me so happy, the make me feel alive, they make me feel extra-ordinary. In turn, there is nothing I will not do to make them feel special and happy. Dear Afikpo Children, I am working harder and smarter so I can make life much better and finer for you. I will continue to do whatever I can to keep you smiling and joyous. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
MY DARLING IGBOLAND. There is nothing, I mean nothing, sweeter than you on this earth. I love you and will always take very good care of you; to the best of my ability. It is my duty. And I am equal to the task.
MEA CULPA: Mea maximum culpa. If there is anyone I have offended, please, I am sorry. I am very very "no excuses" sorry. Forgive me. let us start afresh; hold hands & be merry again. Ka life naa agaga biko.
FORGIVEN: If anyone out there offended me, you are forgiven. You are completely "no holds barred" forgiven. Let us rekindle our relationship, please. Maka life is just too short to bear grudges & to keep remembering hurt. I wanna smile, laugh & dance more biko. Uwa bu ofu mbia.
DEAR FRIENDS!! Never give up. Hang on to your dreams and work diligently towards it. Magic happens when you don't give up; even though you want to. The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart. Thanks for being a part of my birthday! I truly appreciate you.

PHOTO: Taken today, Thursday, September. 29, 2016, in my Maria Island Resort home, Afikpo, Ebonyi state.
Yours Truly
Maria Ude Nwach (Afikpo Chi)
BCEL -Best Chic Ever Liveth
Legislator- Ebonyi State House of Assembly

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African player of the year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang thanks Cristiano Ronaldo for making his son's day

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo put a smile on the face of CAF player of the year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son's face after he gifted him his jersey following Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League.

After the match, the player took to his IG page to display his son's delight at receiving a Jersey from the 3 time Ballon D'or winner. See the post after the cut.

Posted by Linda Ikeji at 9/29/2016 04:32:00 PM

Photos: Teedum Nke-ee and Hannah Agboola crowned Mr and Miss Nigeria UK 2016

22-year-old Teedum Nke-ee and Hannah Agboola, 22, have been crowned Mr and Miss Nigeria UK.
The pageant took place on Saturday, September 24th in the Islington Assembly Hall, London.

Agboola, a recent graduate of Middlesex University with a degree in Business Management is an aspiring actress.

Her aim is to use the performing arts...dance, drama and music as a platform to boost the confidence of today's youth.

"I wish to bridge this gap; to give poorer people the opportunity to create pathways to success in Nigeria and also in UK," said Agboola.

 Nke-ee is a student and part time model, who hopes to use the opportunity to create, achieve and activate his charity initiatives. His current project 'Back to School' is targeted at the states affected by Boko Haram insurgency and 'End early child marriage' which involves the empowerment of girls across Nigeria.

"I plan to make a difference adding my own visions and missions to make the Mr and Miss Nigeria UK pageant reputable across the UK.

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Photo: Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's £15million private jet crashes in Barcelona

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's £15 million private jet crashed while trying to land in Barcelona on Monday evening. The plane, a Gulfstream G200 which he bought last year, is sometimes rented out to private clients or companies. The crash happened at El Prat airport.

The plane's landing gear broke on impact, and a runway at the airport was closed. None of the footballer's friends or family was onboard when the crash happened. The pilot was treated for minor injuries, but no one was seriously hurt.

Photos: National Assembly staff seal Abdulmumin Jibrin's office

National Assembly staff and security operatives today sealed off the office of sacked chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who was suspended for 180 sitting days and also barred him from positions of authority in the House till the end of the 8th assembly.

Jibrin was suspended following his refusal to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and privileges to address the allegations of budget padding he leveled against the Speaker and 13 other lawmakers

Nigerian Soldier recounts how a child was born in the heat of an impending Boko Haram attack

Nigerian soldier, Celestine Nwabueze (pictured), revealed via Social Media how he assisted a woman who gave birth in the heat of an impending attack by Boko Haram. Sharing photos of the baby, he also revealed that the woman, out of gratitude, wanted to name the child after him.

"This is where I respect women so much. This child was born at my back when those idiots wanted to attack the villagers.
Despite the fear, the mother stood still, endured the pain and with the help of the old women at the village, had a safe delivery. The woman wanted to name the child after me, but due to me being a Christian and she is not, I have to give her a name Abukar that's in Igbo, it's Ebuka."

Photos: Governor Okorocha presents brand new cars, plot of land and cash to Paralympians

Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha presented brand new Kia Rio saloon cars to the three Imo Rio216 gold medalists along side their coaches on Thursday, September 29th at the Govt House.

Presenting the cars to the five beneficiaries and a check of N1 million each on behalf of the governor, the Chief of Staff, Government House Owerri, Hon. Ugwumba Uche Nwosu said that the presentation is in fulfillment of the governor's promise to the Paralympic medalists of Imo origin who represented Nigeria. Hon. Uche Nwosu who said that the medalists have made Imo State proud encouraged them and other athletes to keep faith and put more efforts.

Also, the Chief of Staff presented a plot of land document to one of the medalists, Orji Josephin Precious who has won many gold medals in the past. In a vote of thanks, Orji Josephin Precious appreciated the governor for fulfilling his promise today. She told the crowd that trooped out to grace the occasion that every athlete in Nigeria now "wants to be an Imolite" because of the extent of love the governor expresses to them. She prayed for God to bless the Governor.

Wayne Rooney & Man U stars all smiles as team arrives hotel ahead of Europa league(photos)

£300,000 per week Wayne Rooney, despite not being in Manchester United's first team starting line up at the moment was all smiles as he and his teammates arrived Lowry Hotel ahead of Man U's Europa league clash with Zorya this evening.

Other players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcus Rashford were also pictured arriving the hotel.

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